This hard techno remix of Arctic Monkeys' '505' is going down a storm at dance festivals this summer

As I stood at the edge of the dance floor, the pulsating rhythm of the music washed over me, and I felt the energy of the crowd. It was a moment that echoed the words of Alex Turner, the Arctic Monkeys' lead singer, when he reflected on the enduring popularity of their track '505'. Released in 2007 as the closing track on their second album 'Favourite Worst Nightmare', '505' has long been a fan favourite and a staple of the band's live sets. But this summer, it's taken on a new life, a hard techno remix that's been going down a storm at dance festivals.

The remix, crafted by Dutch DJ and producer Xamuel, has been making waves on social media in recent weeks. Xamuel first teased the remix on TikTok, seeking the opinions of his followers. "I made a edit of Arctic Monkeys, 505 remix. What do you guys think?" he wrote. The track has since been picked up by a number of DJs, including TRYM, who has been seen playing it at Verknipt Easter in Amsterdam and during a back-to-back set with The Outlaw, the harder alias of DJ Snake, at Ultra Miami 2026.

The original '505' was a slow-burning track with a simmering build, but Xamuel's remix has transformed it into a pounding rave edit. Heavy kicks and industrial textures give the track a new lease on life, while a huge festival drop brings the energy to a fever pitch. It's evidence of the enduring power of '505' that it can be reimagined in this way, and still resonate with a new generation of fans.

As Turner reflected on the song's newfound popularity, he noted that it had "gone somewhere else. It's amazing when something comes back in that way, or reaches people who weren’t there the first time around." The Arctic Monkeys' music has long been a staple of indie rock, but Xamuel's remix shows that their songs can be reinterpreted in ways that speak to a wider audience. It's a legacy that's being reinterpreted by a new generation of fans, who are discovering the band's music through social media and dance festivals.

The rise of social media has democratized the process of creating and sharing music, and Xamuel's remix is a prime example of this. With the ability to share music and connect with other artists and fans in real-time, the boundaries between genres and styles are becoming increasingly blurred. It's an exciting time for music, and the Arctic Monkeys' '505' is at the forefront of this movement.

As I watched the crowd dance to Xamuel's remix, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement for the future of music. The Arctic Monkeys' '505' may have been born in the early 2000s, but it's being reimagined for a new generation of fans. And as the beat of the music pulses through the crowd, it's clear that this is just the beginning of a new chapter in the story of this iconic track.